אנגלית

individualism

gb/ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/ us/ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/
B2 אנגלית
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם formal C1 abstract
1

belief in individual freedom

the idea that people should be free to make their own choices and not be controlled by a group or government

תבנית שימוש: individualism (as a principle/ideology)
טעות נפוצה:
Do not confuse individualism (a social/political idea) with individuality (being different from others).
מילים נרדפות
individual freedom (Focuses on personal liberty rather than a broader ideology.) | self-determination (Emphasizes making one’s own decisions; often used about groups as well as individuals.)
הפכים
collectivism (Prioritizes the group and shared goals over individual goals.) | communitarianism (Stresses community responsibilities and social ties.)
צירופים
promote individualism |celebrate individualism |Western individualism |cultural individualism |political individualism |economic individualism |extreme individualism |a culture of individualism |individualism versus collectivism |the rise of individualism
נושאים
politics |society |culture |philosophy
דוגמאות
  • Many people associate individualism with personal freedom and responsibility.
  • Critics argue that extreme individualism can weaken social solidarity.
  • The debate often contrasts individualism with collectivism in shaping public policy.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Individualism is important in some cultures.
  • She believes in individualism and personal choice.
שם עצם B2 property
2

strong sense of independence

the habit of doing things your own way instead of copying others

תבנית שימוש: [someone]'s individualism
טעות נפוצה:
Individualism is not always negative; it can mean healthy independence, not selfishness.
מילים נרדפות
independence (More general; can include practical self-sufficiency.) | self-reliance (Highlights managing without help from others.)
הפכים
conformity (Following the behavior and opinions of a group.) | groupthink (Prioritizing agreement in a group over independent judgment.)
צירופים
a streak of individualism |a strong sense of individualism |show individualism |express individualism |value individualism |encourage individualism |reward individualism |independence and individualism
נושאים
personality |daily_life |relationships
דוגמאות
  • Her individualism showed in the way she ignored trends and chose her own style.
  • The team appreciated his individualism, but they also needed him to collaborate.
  • Teenagers often test boundaries as they develop a sense of individualism.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • His individualism makes him different from the others.
  • I like her individualism.
שם עצם formal C1 abstract
3

emphasis on personal artistic style

in art, focusing on a person’s unique style and ideas

תבנית שימוש: artistic/literary individualism
מילים נרדפות
originality (Stresses newness and uniqueness, not necessarily a broader cultural focus.) | self-expression (Focuses on expressing inner feelings and identity.)
הפכים
conventionality (Following accepted traditions and standard forms.) | standardization (Making styles uniform rather than personal.)
צירופים
artistic individualism |literary individualism |Romantic individualism |creative individualism |celebrate individualism in art |individualism in modernist writing
נושאים
arts |literature |culture
דוגמאות
  • The movement encouraged individualism and experimentation in painting.
  • Some critics see the novel as a celebration of individualism over social duty.
  • Her work combines technical discipline with bold individualism.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The artist is known for his individualism.
  • The book shows individualism in its characters.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
individualism
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/
US/ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/
הברות והטעמה
in - di - vidu - al - ism (5 הברות)
Stress on 4th syllable (al)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: individualism
  • Plural: individualism
משפחת מילים
Core family
individual adjective B1 individually adverb B1
Related words
individuality noun B2 individualistic adjective individualist noun
Negative and opposite forms
collectivism noun C1 collective adjective B2 collectivist noun
Advanced or less common
individualize verb C1 individualization noun
ביטויים

methodological individualism

1
/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase technical

explaining society via individuals

a way of studying society by looking first at what individuals do

דוגמאות
  • The paper defends methodological individualism as a useful approach in economics.
  • Critics argue that methodological individualism can overlook the power of institutions.
  • In sociology, methodological individualism is often contrasted with structural explanations.

rugged individualism

1
/ɹˈʌɡɪd ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

belief in self-reliant individuals

The idea that each person should be strong, independent, and able to take care of themselves without help from the government.

דוגמאות
  • The politician praised rugged individualism as a core national value.
  • Her decision to start a business in a small town was inspired by a spirit of rugged individualism.
  • Critics argue that rugged individualism can make people ignore the needs of their community.

rugged individualism

1
/ɹˈʌɡɪd ˌɪndɪvɪdˈuəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase formal

strong self-reliant independence

the idea that people should succeed on their own without help

דוגמאות
  • The film plays into the American ideal of rugged individualism.
  • She questioned rugged individualism and argued for stronger public services.
  • His politics are shaped by a belief in rugged individualism.

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